I am trying to order a pair of Mitas E-09 for the XTR for an extended trip to Morocco and my research with Openeo has uncovered the following options (price includes delivery):

Front
Mitas E-09 90/90-21 54 T Front TT M/C � 40
Mitas E-09 90/90-21 54 T Front TT M/C Dakar � 41 (�55 Trellesport + delivery)

Rear
Mitas E-09 130/80-17 65 T Rear TT M/C � 46
Mitas E-09 130/80-17 65 T Rear TL M/C Dakar � 51 (�69 Trellesport + delivery)

From my reading, I think the Dakar option would suit me better (longer life etc) but I note that Openeo rear Dakar option is Tubeless. I realise that fitting a tube inside is an option, however, are there are any other downsides that I should consider with buying a tubeless tyre? Such as�. Will I be able to break the bead? These are reportedly stiff, will I be able to fix on the trail? etc.

My goal is to get around 6,000 mile out of these and I am normally not too harsh on tyres. That said, this is the first trip with the XTR.

I have listed the same tyres at Trellesport but the website does not mention whether they are TT or TL type tyres. Mitas website confirms that they make the 130/80-17 in both TT and TL variants.

Any advice is appreciated.

Cheers,
Dale

Just an update - Openeo have sold out of tubeless E-09 Dakar taking some of the decision away from me.

Back to the drawing board and/or confirming whether Trellesport are offering the tube type E-09 Dakar that will be 50% more expensive delivered

I run tubed E-09 Dakars on my XTR and like them a lot, I have a spare set to follow on so to speak. I got them from Trelleborg but they do seem to have shot up in price of late! 6k may be pushing it a bit for the rear if there are loads of road miles before the rough stuff?

Thanks Hermy - I have read many good things about these tyres and the price justifies giving them a go - well I thought it did. I was sure that the price from Trellesport was previously lower, hence I checked Openeo to discover a much more wallet friendly price, unfortunately, not in the model that I want being the Dakar and tube type.

The search continues.....

Tried Mytyres or Pneus ?

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Cheers Mate - not come across either on my search.

Sadly, no joy, but I've saved the sites for future reference.

What is the difference between Mitas E09 and Mitas E09 Dakar ???

the Dakar is stiffer and wears less fast. But will be a bit more slippy in the wet as a consequence.

Ok, do you know if dakar version are more or less slippery on wet asphalt than Mitas C02?

I don't have any personal experience with the Dakar, but I can't imagine them being any worse than the CO2